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JAC1982
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Jun 05, 2020

Grand Tetons first come first serve

Note: This question is NOT for me and the rig listed in my signature. It is for my parents who will be traveling in an 18' camper van.

My parents decided to take a last minute trip through WY, UT and CO here in a couple weeks in an 18' camper van. They've gotten reservations everywhere for their trip but at the Grand Tetons. They are looking to be there a Tuesday-Thursday. What is their chances of getting one of the first come first serve campgrounds there such as Gros Ventre or Jenny Lake? They do not necessarily need hookups and I would assume could fit even in a tent site due to the small size of their van.

I'd hate for them to get there and be stuck with no place to park. As a planner, this whole trip of theirs is giving me anxiety :-D
  • Just had to come back and report, they arrived at the Tetons today and even though they didn't get there until after 12:00, they landed an electrical spot at Colter Bay Village. Yay!
  • they won't get into colter village unless they have reservations (it is a full hook-up campground). if they go to the colter bay campground just to the east, they should be able to get a site. they are roadway pull-offs with no hook-ups.

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